Finlandia Foundation New York Metropolitan Chapter, Inc is the leading non-profit organization dedicated solely to promoting Finnish-American cultural exchange in the Tri-State area. We provide scholarships and grants to students and arrange various cultural events that bring our community together throughout the year. The New York Chapter has given close to a million dollars in scholarships and grants so far.
Our work is made possible thanks to the generous support of our friends and members. Please consider joining as a member or by making a donation.
Your gifts may be directed towards scholarship, grants, the Finnish School, or endowment funds. We also gratefully accept gifts through your estate plans. You can read more about ways to make a contribution here.
If you would wish to subscribe to our newsletter and event info, and haven’t done so yet, please send an email to information@finlandiafoundationny.org.
News:
Our next event will be a concert at the Norwegian Seamen’s Church on 317 E 52nd Street on Saturday, 23rd of March at 3PM. Martti Rousi, Ossi Tanner and Vivian Stolt are performing. This event is in collaboration with the Finnish Consulate of New York, American Scandinavian Foundation and us. See you there!
FFNYMC wishes to thank these people for their recent support:
Marlissa Holmerg Westerfield in memory of Edla and Einar Holmberg
Robert Saasto
John E. Westerfield
Pentti Lindholm
Laila Williamson
Virve and Michael Deutsch
Robert Saasto
Leena Toivonen
Sirkka and Jim McMenamin
Marlissa Holmberg Westerfield, in memory of Edla and Einar Holmberg
Elsa Brule
Ossi Närhi
Pentti Lindholm
Robert Saasto
Aino M. Backstrand, in memory of honorable Helvi Impola
Anna-Liisa Rintala estate
Tuulikki Leino
Ossi and Cheslawa Narhi, in memory of Emil and Hilli Narhi
Lynne Cherry, in memory of Ronald V. Sinkkanen
Robert Alan Saasto, Esq, in memory of honorable John Pessala
Bruce, Susan & Alex Branigan, in memory of honorable John Pessala
Various donations in memory of Irene Fazzino
Sanna Lemmetti and George Karl
Museum Editions, LTD
Elsa Brule
Ervin and Ritva Cepeda, in memory of Yrjö Juho Vänttinen
Robert Hausner, in memory of Albert Star
Edward Laisi Estate
Tuulikki Leino, in memory of Mr. Lee Alperin
James and Celeste Miller, in memory of Judge John Pessala
Sven and Hillevi Paul, in memory of Mr. Bert Stromholm
Ethel Salonen Ollin, Harold Ollin and Henry Salonen in memory of Anna-Liisa Rintala
Pirjo Sorgi, in memory of Mrs. Raili Washburn
Lotta M. Stewart in memory of Dr. Richard Impola
FF NYMC wishes to thank all these individuals for supporting us last year!
Anonymous, Anneli Alperin, in memory of Lee Alperin, Aino Backstrand, in memory of Lee Alperin, Ritva Cepeda, in memory of Yrjö Juhani Vänttinen, John and Janet Erickson, in memory of Lee Alperin, Jonathan Epstein, Tuula Feineis, Heljä Harrison, Spencer Hildebrand and Paula Hoffren, Helena Herrmann, Aili Flint, in memory of Austin Flint, Adele Ideström, Karina Jablonowski, Lea Kantelinen, George Karl and Sanna Lemmetti, Kaske-Cirigliano family, in memory of Edith and Paul Kaske, Lilian Kilder, Eero and Soile Kilpi, Sija Kolehmainen, in memory of Lee Alperin, Anja Kortmann, Joseph and Hilkka Kosinsky, Anja Laine, Tuulikki Leino, Pentti Lindholm, Reijo and Maria Mäkelä, Ossi Närhi, in memory of Emil and Hilli Närhi, Terttu Ovaska, Eric Orava, Tuula Pasola-Alberino, Jaana Rehnström, Leena Scutt, Anneli Stanton, Antoine and Petra Tabry, Oili Tikkanen, Leena Toivonen, Hannele Troise, Irma Vollrath and Laila Williamson.
Our former President, Lee Alperin and board member Anna-Liisa Rintala in memoriam.
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The Finlandia Foundation New York Metropolitan Chapter has a distinguished record of awarding scholarships to qualified individuals for study in the United States and Finland in such fields as: science, medicine, business, music, art, history, education, and Finnish studies. Read more of the details and application process.
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The Finlandia Foundation New York Metropolitan Chapter Is A Non-Profit Organization, Governed By A Board Of Directors, Which Supports And Cultivates Finnish Culture In The New York Tri-State Area.
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Finlandia Foundation New York Metropolitan Chapter is a not-for-profit organization under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. This means that your unrestricted donations are 100% tax deductible. We accept donations to our scholarship funds and in support of our activities to preserve Finnish culture in the greater New York area.
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